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usdm180sx · 12-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Last time around I bought used coilovers for my s14. Kei Office XT-Alpha from Driftspeed. They were on an automatic s14 with 500 miles on them. Bought them for $1700 back in 2003. They are still running strong.

This time around I found my ultimate craigslist find: Kei Office XR NIB for $650. Inverted monotube, separate rideheight and preload and 16 way adjustable. Spring rates are 9/7:

Even though Kei Office is no more, you can't deny the quality of these coilovers. They absorb all kinds of bumps and road undulations like molasses and make the car feel soooo safe and easy to control. Initiating and following through drifts is very confidence inspiring and as smooth as butter. I'll rock these until they blow and either take them to a motorcycle shop to get them rebuilt or step up to some DG-5.

Anyway, I highly recommend these if you can find them new (or DG-5 if you're a baller) I see a few threads selling used Kei Office but if you can't verify how they were used by previous owners stay away due to lack of support.

Anyway, the point is that if you invest in premium coilovers your track experiences will be sooooo much better and way more fun because the experience will be at a different level. Awesome. I just fell in love with my car again!

Brian · 12-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Car looked super rad yesterday.
posi rep.

MrFixIt · 12-13-2008, 12:27 PM

Damn man. Those coils are sooooooo baller.

I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that $650 is an absolute steal.

Congrats mang.

Dousan_PG · 12-13-2008, 12:31 PM

new is totally adeal
im all against buying used coilovers and discontinued one
but new is no worries
kei office are radical.

jookybanana · 12-13-2008, 12:32 PM

ultimate find indeed, let see some pics of it on your car!

usdm180sx · 12-13-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

new is totally adeal
im all against buying used coilovers and discontinued one
but new is no worries
kei office are radical.

Listen to Dousan. He has DG-5. He knows.

BustedS13 · 12-13-2008, 02:34 PM

wtf, that's the bargain of the century.
posi rep

bboyoracle · 12-13-2008, 02:35 PM

Been running my Kei Office XT's for over two years, still running strong

Never had a problem with them!

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 12-13-2008, 02:41 PM

Norm i'm soo jelous
what coils were you running on before?

silviachik420 · 12-13-2008, 02:54 PM

i have kei office love them just lil on the stiff side

usdm180sx · 12-13-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

Norm i'm soo jelous
what coils were you running on before?

Tein Flex. No comparison. Flex are good for daily driving.

upSLIDEdown · 12-13-2008, 03:06 PM

Wow, fucking AWESOME deal.

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 12-13-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

Tein Flex. No comparison. Flex are good for daily driving.

Are you gonna sell them? I might wanna buy them in a month or two

JayDee M Rolly · 12-13-2008, 03:33 PM

goood deallll

silviachik420 · 12-13-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usdm180sx

Tein Flex. No comparison. Flex are good for daily driving.

yeah whats the word on these? my kei's are way to crazy for me cuz i drive it daily, my neck hurts right now just thinking about going for a ride lol

HyperTek · 12-13-2008, 03:45 PM

dam , where those like display models for a shop or something?

Red Square · 12-13-2008, 03:50 PM

i got XRs and they are the best coils i have experience.

but yah, you saved like $2000....

1ZlowZ · 12-13-2008, 04:54 PM

What is it you said about rebuilding them at a motorcycle shop? You can do that? I have some blown kei office.

azndoc · 12-13-2008, 05:05 PM

what the fuck.

what a find.

damn you norm.

kisses.

kuruptR · 12-13-2008, 06:42 PM

wow, 6 green sheets. So many deals im seeing lately, thank the economy.

bardabe · 12-13-2008, 07:23 PM

Too Lucky.

I10cruiser · 12-13-2008, 07:29 PM

hahaah shove in there faces norm .. you know who im talking about

rice_bowl · 12-13-2008, 10:08 PM

I regret not buying these when I saw them for sale. Awesome deal.

*brndck* · 12-14-2008, 06:08 PM

jeezus the pistons on the fronts look huge.

DJButton · 12-20-2008, 12:56 AM

Norm, I hate you. NO really. That rocks, good for you, right on!

speedfiend · 12-21-2008, 10:40 AM

I ran the tein flexs for about a year and hated how soft they were so I picked up a new set of the XR's. I have had them on my s14 for about 3 years and havent had a single problem. They are great quality and I love the way they ride.

Since Im in houston now with the sh$ttiest roads in the world, Im kinda worried about them goin now since it is my daily. Can any motorcycle shop rebuild these? Id like to just stick with them if they do blow.
Cameron

usdm180sx · 12-21-2008, 03:10 PM

I was told they can be rebuilt by a motorcycle shop. I will inquire about this and let you know.

VQMaxFan · 12-21-2008, 03:17 PM

Damn, thats a steal!

jspeedm · 12-21-2008, 08:51 PM

hey norm lets trade cars for a week so i can see how they feel. haha lol.

12-13-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Oops I did it again Last time around I bought used coilovers for my s14. Kei Office XT-Alpha from Driftspeed. They were on an automatic s14 with 500 miles on them. Bought them for $1700 back in 2003. They are still running strong. This time around I found my ultimate craigslist find: Kei Office XR NIB for $650. Inverted monotube, separate rideheight and preload and 16 way adjustable. Spring rates are 9/7: Even though Kei Office is no more, you can't deny the quality of these coilovers. They absorb all kinds of bumps and road undulations like molasses and make the car feel soooo safe and easy to control. Initiating and following through drifts is very confidence inspiring and as smooth as butter. I'll rock these until they blow and either take them to a motorcycle shop to get them rebuilt or step up to some DG-5. Anyway, I highly recommend these if you can find them new (or DG-5 if you're a baller) I see a few threads selling used Kei Office but if you can't verify how they were used by previous owners stay away due to lack of support. Anyway, the point is that if you invest in premium coilovers your track experiences will be sooooo much better and way more fun because the experience will be at a different level. Awesome. I just fell in love with my car again! __________________ -Norm! Last edited by usdm180sx; 12-14-2008 at 10:31 AM..

12-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Car looked super rad yesterday. posi rep. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

12-13-2008, 12:31 PM	#4
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	new is totally adeal im all against buying used coilovers and discontinued one but new is no worries kei office are radical. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

12-13-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 40 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wtf, that's the bargain of the century. posi rep __________________

12-13-2008, 02:41 PM	#9
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Norm i'm soo jelous what coils were you running on before? __________________

12-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#3
MrFixIt Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gainesville / Melbourne Beach, FL Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn man. Those coils are sooooooo baller. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that $650 is an absolute steal. Congrats mang.

12-13-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
jookybanana Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: BC Canada Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	ultimate find indeed, let see some pics of it on your car!

12-13-2008, 02:35 PM	#8
bboyoracle Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,215 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Been running my Kei Office XT's for over two years, still running strong Never had a problem with them!

12-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#10
silviachik420 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Age: 34 Posts: 266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i have kei office love them just lil on the stiff side

12-13-2008, 03:06 PM	#12
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,730 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Wow, fucking AWESOME deal. __________________

12-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#14
JayDee M Rolly Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CA Age: 36 Posts: 2,191 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: JayDee M Rolly Feedback Score: 15 reviews	goood deallll

12-13-2008, 03:45 PM	#16
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	dam , where those like display models for a shop or something? __________________ Keep it Classy

12-13-2008, 03:50 PM	#17
Red Square Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SoCal Age: 46 Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Red Square Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got XRs and they are the best coils i have experience. but yah, you saved like $2000.... __________________ if you're not original owner, you're just another bandwagoner

12-13-2008, 04:54 PM	#18
1ZlowZ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Apple Valley Age: 32 Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What is it you said about rebuilding them at a motorcycle shop? You can do that? I have some blown kei office. __________________ -Victor S.

12-13-2008, 05:05 PM	#19
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	what the fuck. what a find. damn you norm. kisses.

12-13-2008, 06:42 PM	#20
kuruptR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UpNorth Posts: 1,046 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wow, 6 green sheets. So many deals im seeing lately, thank the economy.

12-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#21
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Too Lucky. __________________ Review Thread

12-13-2008, 07:29 PM	#22
I10cruiser Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 36 Posts: 3,053 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: I10cruiser Feedback Score: 47 reviews	hahaah shove in there faces norm .. you know who im talking about __________________

12-13-2008, 10:08 PM	#23
rice_bowl Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 626 Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I regret not buying these when I saw them for sale. Awesome deal. __________________ Think Before You Post.

12-20-2008, 12:56 AM	#25
DJButton Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NH, USA Age: 38 Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Norm, I hate you. NO really. That rocks, good for you, right on! __________________ New website! http://www.fujiispl.com Post up YOUR CAR! http://www.rimtuck.com/

12-21-2008, 10:40 AM	#26
speedfiend Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Destin, Fl./Houston, Tx. Age: 40 Posts: 1,206 Trader Rating: (68) Feedback Score: 68 reviews	I ran the tein flexs for about a year and hated how soft they were so I picked up a new set of the XR's. I have had them on my s14 for about 3 years and havent had a single problem. They are great quality and I love the way they ride. Since Im in houston now with the sh$ttiest roads in the world, Im kinda worried about them goin now since it is my daily. Can any motorcycle shop rebuild these? Id like to just stick with them if they do blow. Cameron

12-21-2008, 03:10 PM	#27
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I was told they can be rebuilt by a motorcycle shop. I will inquire about this and let you know. __________________ -Norm!

12-21-2008, 03:17 PM	#28
VQMaxFan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mobile AL Age: 35 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Damn, thats a steal!

12-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#29
jspeedm Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal 562 Age: 46 Posts: 1,680 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	hey norm lets trade cars for a week so i can see how they feel. haha lol. __________________